**Orlando students starting prior to September 2021, click here  for the ASN Program Outline. 

Program Description

This Associate of Science in Nursing program prepares the prepares the licensed practical nurse (LPN), paramedic, military medic, respiratory therapist, or cardiovascular technologist to practice as a nurse generalist as a member of the healthcare team in a variety of settings. The program focuses on patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, and safety. The program emphasizes the use of innovative technologies and preparation for assuming the role of the professional nurse.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of their program, the student should be able to:

1. Prioritize patient-centered care using clinical judgment and the nursing process.
2. Collaborate with patients, families and team members to provide safe and culturally competent care.
3. Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both systems effectiveness and individual performance.
4. Evaluate quality improvement processes to enhance patient outcomes.
5. Integrate professionalism and communication skills within the interdisciplinary healthcare environment.

Potential Occupational Titles

Potential occupational titles for this program include, but are not limited to, registered nurse.

Program Content

A minimum of 70.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation. Students who have completed a program in practical nursing, paramedic, respiratory therapy, or cardiovascular technology in the state in which the program was completed and who hold a current license from any state will be awarded 13.00 semester credit hours toward this degree.

Third Party Testing

Assessment and remediation are critical components of nursing education. Students in the nursing program may be required to take third-party, standardized exams in an electronic format throughout the curriculum. These standardized tests are valid and reliable predictors of success on the NCLEX examination and provide valuable feedback concerning student strengths and weaknesses. Student learning outcome data identifies content areas that require remediation, allowing faculty to personalize student support and intervention. Courses that utilize third-party exams will incorporate the points earned on the test as a percentage of the final grade earned for the course as specified in the course syllabus.

ASN Nursing Curriculum Progression Milestone Exams and Policy

The purpose of the nursing progression milestone exams and policy is to ensure preparation of the student for the NCLEX exam. This process validates knowledge acquisition and application through standardized, third-party exams. Students will be required to complete three progression milestone exams at key points in the curriculum as well as an exit exam during the final semester.

Progression Milestone exam#1 is administered after completing NSG 125 .

Progression Milestone exam #2 is administered after completing NSG 221 , NSG 223 , and NSG 223 .

Progression Milestone exam #3 is a Pharmacology exam and will be administered during the term prior to NSG 299 . If below the benchmark score on the first attempt a plan for remediation will be developed in collaboration with the faculty/program chair/NCLEX coach. A second attempt will be provided.

If the benchmark score on the first attempt is not attained, a plan for remediation will be developed in collaboration with the faculty/program chair/NCLEX coach and a second attempt will be provided. If the student is below the benchmark score on the second attempt, the student cannot enroll in NSG 299 . The student will be enrolled in any outstanding general education courses as well as a nursing remediation course to provide remediation of content. At the end of the 8-week remediation course, students will be provided a final attempt to demonstrate competency.

RN Exit Exam

The exit exam will cover content from all nursing courses, is reflective of NCLEX readiness and is administered in the NSG299 course. Students who are unable to reach the benchmark score on the exit exam will be required to complete the remediation plan as indicated and will retake the exit exam.  Students will receive ongoing remediation, practice, and individualized coaching in preparation to retake the exit exam. The student must achieve the benchmark score on the exit exam prior to graduation.

Dosage Calculation Exams 

A dosage calculation exam is required for certain nursing core courses. Students unable to pass the exam will be issued an “F” for the course and will be required to repeat the course in order to satisfy program requirements. Please review the course syllabus for more information.